Washington

Kiona Vineyards: Foundation and future on Washington's Red Mountain

The third-generation brothers leading the way…

International Riesling Day: American style

Celebrate International Riesling Day with our picks from the US…

Top-rated American sparkling wines for New Year's Eve

See the best US fizz to see in the new year...

Washington's Red Mountain: 2022 harvest report and 10 wines to try

The 2022 harvest in Red Mountain...

Seattle for wine lovers

Discover the metropolis of Seattle with Decanter's guide...

Walla Walla Valley for wine lovers

A selection of wineries and restaurants to enjoy...

Washington's Woodinville wineries – and top bottles to buy

The state's top wine destination…

American discoveries: 10 USA wines to try

Over $2.2m raised by Auction of Washington Wines

Auction lots up for grabs included a three-night trip to Napa Valley’s wine country...

Washington 2018 reds: top-scoring wines from Royal Slope and other AVAs

A highly diverse collection of AVAs known for many micro-climates perfect for growing grapes of almost every variety...

Washington 2018 reds: top-scoring wines from Columbia Valley

Wines that offer good flavour density and concentration...

Washington 2018 reds: top-scoring wines from Red Mountain

Across the board 2018 wines made from Bordeaux varieties thrived here...

Washington 2018 reds: top-scoring wines from Walla Walla Valley

The 2018 reds from this region are among the best in the state...

Washington 2018 reds: top-scoring wines from Horse Heaven Hills

An AVA producing benchmark Cabernet Sauvignon with good depth and intensity...

Washington 2018 reds: top-value wines worth seeking out

A bounty of well-priced red wines that over-deliver for the price...

Washington 2018 reds: top-scoring wines from Yakima Valley

The best wines worth seeking out...

Washington 2018 reds: vintage overview and top-scoring wines

Exceptional reds of real finesse with good mid-palate richness and flavour density...

Ste Michelle Wine Estates to be sold for $1.2bn in US

Deal agreed for Ste Michelle, a major force in Washington wine and which acquired Stag's Leap Wine Cellars with Antinori in 2007...

Royal Slope becomes Washington State's newest AVA

It's the state’s 15th AVA...

Leonetti Cellar: Ageworthy Washington Cabernet

Serious Walla Walla Cabernet Sauvignon

Fourth of July wines: beyond California

Celebrate the 4th of July with these 12 top buys…

Quilceda Creek: A Washington Cabernet icon

Tasting this cult Columbia Valley Cabernet Sauvignon, from 2004-2010

Where to go in Walla Walla

Where to stay and eat...

10 top Washington Syrah

Some top wines from Washington...

Washington winery Chateau Ste Michelle partners with Rhone producers

Washington State Syrah is coming under the spotlight in a new transatlantic joint venture involving Chateau Ste Michelle linking the Pacific north-west with the Rhone Valley.

Washington State sees third record grape harvest in a row

Winemakers in Washington State have reported a record grape harvest for the third consecutive year, reflecting stronger investment in the US region’s vineyards.

Washington State makes mark with top DWWA trophy

Washington State's rising reputation for Cabernet Sauvignon has been enhanced by a local winery winning one of the most prestigious prizes at the 2014 Decanter World Wine Awards.

Cabernet rises to fore in record Washington grape crush

Wineries in Washington state saw a record grape harvest in 2013, with Cabernet Sauvignon the most popular variety, offering more evidence of the wine region's rise to prominence.

Canadian firm buys Washington vineyard land for US$16m

A Canadian investment group has beaten off competition from several wineries to secure 670 acres of prime vineyard land in Washington State for more than US$16m.

Duckhorn to launch Washington State Cabernet

Duckhorn has become the latest Napa Valley winery to invest in Washington State and is preparing to launch a Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from the Red Mountain area.